In a quick-fire interview, Sagnol told UEFA.com that Bayern have "worked in a consistent way for a long time now", but the club's 2001 UEFA Champions League winner warns they need to lift Europe's most coveted trophy sooner rather than later. "It's a culture," said the former France right-back, who represented Bayern for nearly a decade. "In Munich you have the winning culture.

"They are now in the top three or four in Europe, with very strong financial structures," continued the 35-year-old, whose playing career ended in 2009. "This allows them to really focus on the sporting side of things and nothing else. This is one key to success. They will need a European title very soon in order to continue their progress."

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